Senior Epic Application Analyst and Developer, Epic Cadence and Referrals

HealthPartners; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Epic Application Analyst and Developer to enhance their Epic Cadence and Referrals systems. This role involves analyzing, documenting, and implementing application changes while mentoring a team of developers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in Epic modules, and a solid background in IT analysis and project management. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to improving health and well-being while fostering diversity and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a nonprofit organization focused on delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT analysis and technical design experience.
• 3+ years project management experience.
• Experience with configuring, testing and implementing Epic applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and deploys software and application functionality.
• Analyzes requirements and prepares system designs and specifications.
• Provides training and mentoring to developers and analysts.

Skills

Epic application modules

Microsoft Office tools

System infrastructure understanding

Requirements gathering

Technical writing

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems

Job description

HealthPartners is currently hiring for an Senior Epic Application Analyst and Developerwho will support the Epic Cadence and Referrals scheduling and prior authorization system functionality. We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you will find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.

This position ensures that the appropriate analysis, requirements gathering and technical requirements are documented for applications changes. The person in this position is responsible for documenting, configuring, and implementing Epic Cadence and Epic Referral application changes and enhancements needed to meet our organization's strategic initiatives. This role also mentors developers and analysts and provides system development and implementation process guidance and serves as an application contact resource for IT’s Business Partners and other IT groups.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assesses, designs, builds, and deploys software and new application functionality.

Performs unit and integrated testing and directs and partners in system and end-user test planning and testing.

Maintains testing environment and data requirements within the test environment.

Analyzes functional and technical requirements for changes or enhancements and prepares system designs and specifications

Diagnoses system failures, corrects issues, and assess the issue in order to recommend actions to prevent re-occurrence of the problem.

Defines technical specifications based on business requirements; consults with Business Partners regarding technical possibilities and limitations.

Assists IS&T’s Business Partners with clarifying and prioritizing service requests.

Identifies the need for and recommends standard processes, procedures and best practices.

Provides training, professional support and mentoring to Application Developers and other Analysts.

Supports 3rd party application software; interacts with vendors regarding problems, upgrade schedules, and software installations.

Provides requested documentation and interviews with auditors and third party requestors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Experience utilizing two or more Epic application modules

Strong experience with Microsoft Office tools

Good understanding of system infrastructure and ability to understand integration of a proposed change into the current infrastructure

Proven ability to gather requirements and deliver output on those requirements

Excellent communication skills in technical and non-technical vernacular

Excellent technical writing abilities and documenting

Project leadership experience on midsized projects

Expertise with more than one system development methodology

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Able to be on-call 24X7 in areas of expertise

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience/training

6+ years IT analysis and technical design experience

3+ years project management experience

3+ years' experience with configuring, testing and implementing Epic Cadence and/or Epic Referral applications changes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years healthcare/ health plan experience